Obituary of Mary Huyear

Mary Elizabeth Huyear, 89 of Carlinville, passed away Friday afternoon, November 22, 2024, at Lakeside Health Care in Carlinville, IL. Mary was born January 29, 1935, in Carlinville, IL, a daughter of Harvey Irvin and Lena Speranza Prevedell Phelps. She graduated from Carlinville High School with the class of 1952. On June 19, 1954 she married Raymond Michael Huyear Sr. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Carlinville, IL. Mary entered the work force as the Macoupin County Housing Authority Secretary. Later on she was hired at the Farmers & Merchants Bank in Carlinville, IL. Her banking career span for over 50 years and retired as the Vice President and Cashier. She will be remembered most as the Director of the 5 Star Club where she guided numerous exciting and educational bus trips, plus other events. Mary was preceded in death by her parents and husband. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Ss Mary & Joseph Catholic Church, Carlinville, IL. Mass of Christian burial will be conducted at 10:30 am, Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at the church with Rev Joe Koyickal celebrant. Burial will follow in New Calvary Cemetery, Carlinville. Mary is survived by her sons, Raymond Michael (Friend Rhonda) Huyear, Jr. and Robert Lynn (Becky) Huyear both of Carlinville, IL, granddaughters, Amy Jo (Chad) Verble of Centralia, IL and Hanna Michelle (Ryan) Huyear of Centralia, IL, great granddaughter, Lauren Elizabeth Verble of Centralia, IL, great grandsons, Cade Allen Verble, Reed Anderson Marko and Dax Henry Marko, sister, Shirley A. Russell of Holland, MI, sister, Rebecca J. Thompson of Carlinville, IL, brother, Harvey G. "Bud" Phelps wife Lois of Pond Creek, OK and several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to Catholic Charities. Please visit www.davisandersonfuneralhome.com to leave condolences or light a candle in her memory. Davis-Anderson Funeral Homes, Carlinville, IL is in charge of arrangements.